- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hailey, ID
Silver Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160030000197
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Hailey · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hailey, ID.
School address
District: Blaine County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160030000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Silver Creek High School held near 49 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 160030000197 · Hailey, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 10.2:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wood River High School (922 students)
Silver Creek High School held near 49 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wood River Hig
Wood River High School
922 students
- Wood River Mid
Wood River Middle School
467 students
- Alturas Elemen
Alturas Elementary School
445 students
- Ernest Hemingw
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
431 students
- Hailey Element 291
Hailey Elementary School
291 students
- This school 51
Silver Creek High School
51 students
What this shows Silver Creek High School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek High School compares
Silver Creek High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▲ 0% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Idaho - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,043
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 41.2%
Two or More 11.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Silver Creek High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Blaine County District reports $19,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alturas Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest Hemingway Steam School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hailey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~51 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek High School
How many students attend Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has 51 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hailey, ID. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School is 10.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Creek High School?
29.4% of students at Silver Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Hailey, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Silver Creek High School rank among public schools in Hailey?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hailey, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hailey on the city page.
What other schools are in Blaine County District?
Besides Silver Creek High School, Blaine County District also operates Wood River High School (922 students), Wood River Middle School (467 students), and Alturas Elementary School (445 students). See the Blaine County District district page for the complete list.